In a psalm with messianic implications, the author reveals David’s commitment to build a house for God (132:2–5) and God’s commitment to David and his descendants (132:11–12) and to Jerusalem, his dwelling place (132:14–18). Two petitions for God to act graciously toward David (132:1, 10) introduce the main sections, whe…
Baker Publishing Group, The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary, by Gary M. Burge